A policeman is in a “critical but stable” condition following an attack in Glasgow city centre.
Police Scotland’s Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said a 42-year-old officer is in hospital following the incident at the Park Inn Hotel at 12.50pm on Friday.
Five other men – aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53 – are also being treated for injuries.
The suspect believed to be behind the incident, which sparked a massive emergency response, was shot and killed by armed officers.
The attack is not being treated as terror-related.
Chief Constable Johnson said: “Police responded to a report of an incident at the Park Inn Hotel in West George Street, Glasgow, at 12.50pm today.
“Officers were on the scene within two minutes, and armed officers shortly afterwards, and the incident was quickly contained.
“A man was shot by armed police and has died. Six other men are in hospital for treatment, including a 42-year-old police officer, who is in a critical but stable condition. The officer’s family is aware.
“The other men in hospital are aged 17, 18, 20, 38 and 53. Liaison officers have been appointed.
“Our thoughts are with the families of those who were injured, including our officer.
“The incident is not being treated as a terrorism and our investigation is continuing into the circumstances.
“There is no wider risk to the public, however the street remains closed and people should avoid the area.
“As would be the case in any police discharge of firearms involving a fatality, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has instructed the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner to investigate.”
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Assistant Chief Constable Steve Johnson said: "Police responded to a report of an incident at the Park Inn Hotel in West George Street, #Glasgow, at 12.50pm today. pic.twitter.com/SZ9G2AEWVr
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Earlier on Friday afternoon, the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) said they had received reports the officer had been stabbed at the scene.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it had been a “dreadful afternoon for the city of Glasgow”.
She added: “All of us should bear them in mind, bear their families in mind and make sure we focus on all of the great things that bring our city together.
“These are incidents that shock all of us and leave a sense of anxiety.
“The police through their professionalism and calm handling of this contained this situation relatively quickly.”
She said the actions taken ensured a “very, very serious incident didn’t become much worse”.
Tom Flanagan Kartunnen – of the Radisson Hotel Group, which owns the site – said: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic event that happened today on West George Street in Glasgow.
“We are working with the hotel owner and all the relevant local authorities, including Police Scotland, to support the investigation.
“Police Scotland has confirmed the incident has been contained and there is no further threat to the public.
“During the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel has been occupied for temporary housing.”
